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Chicken with Provencal Sauce
No one wants a ho-hum meal, and thanks to renal dietitian Eileen from New York, there are many ways to turn an ordinary lunch or dinner into something special while staying within the guidelines of the renal diet. You’ll find her Chicken with Provencal Sauce and Island Shrimp Slaw are all simple-to-make recipes that will have your family thinking you’re a gourmet cook.
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Tips and Resources for Caregivers
Care givers, or care partners, are important for people who are on dialysis or even in the earlier stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Care partners can be family members, friends, co-workers or even church family members who work behind the scenes to provide emotional, physical and sometimes even financial support to their loved one […]
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Strawberry-Applesauce Gelatin Dessert
Keep it simple, keep it tasty. That’s the approach of DaVita renal dietitian Dora from Texas, who has adapted a dessert recipe so that even those on a kidney-friendly diet don’t have to miss out on a sweet treat. Dora takes gelatin and adds just a few simple ingredients to create a luscious dessert, destined to become a family favorite: Strawberry-Applesauce Gelatin Dessert.
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Ravioli and Zucchini
Pasta dishes are a great way to add variety to your diet in place of a typical meat-based meal. DaVita dietitian Sandra’s kidney-friendly recipe for Ravioli and Zucchini can be prepared from scratch in 20 minutes or less—the trick to this dish is not to overcook the ravioli—it should retain that al dente quality that the Italians enjoy. The literal translation of al dente is “with teeth”—sink yours into this delicious recipe.
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Crispy Tortilla Pizza
Everyone loves pizza, and now you can enjoy a scrumptious, homemade pizza, even if you’re following a kidney-friendly diet! DaVita renal dietitian Jamie from California has adapted a recipe that the whole family will enjoy. A flavorful blend of chicken, vegetables, cream cheese and tomato sauce, Crispy Tortilla Pizzas are easy to prepare, and you probably have most of the ingredients right in your cupboard.
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Lemon Icebox Pie
Keep it simple, keep it tasty. That’s the approach of DaVita renal dietitian Dora from Texas, who has adapted a dessert recipe so that even those on a kidney-friendly diet don’t have to miss out on a sweet treat. Dora takes gelatin and adds just a few simple ingredients to create a luscious dessert, destined to become a family favorite: Lemon Icebox Pie.
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Green Beans a la Roast
Never before have you tasted veggies like these! DaVita renal dietitian Brady from Ohio shows us how to roast green beans so they’re tender and tantalizing! With this dish, you won’t have to worry about getting your kids to eat their vegetables. And it also fits into a kidney-friendly diet so you can be sure that everyone will be asking for seconds of Green Beans a la Roast!
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No Fuss Microwave Egg White French Toast
While chefs in fancy restaurants may be labeled “creative” when whipping up recipes, a renal dietitian uses that same creativity to help kidney patients enjoy their healthy diets. DaVita dietitian Susan from Oregon shares her delicious No Fuss Microwave Egg White French Toast— a fantastic low sugar, low fat breakfast that can also be chilled and eaten like bread pudding. Double yum!
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Grandma Steele’s Wedding JELL-O®
Anytime’s a good time for a special dessert, and DaVita renal dietitian Amy from Florida has adapted her grandmother’s recipe so it can be enjoyed by everyone, even those on the kidney diet. Using JELL-O, Cool Whip and protein powder, you can stir up Grandma Steele’s Wedding JELL-O® this afternoon that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser tonight!
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Potential Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds which are believed to be from Central America. The seeds have been a part of people’s diets for centuries. Aztec and Mayan people used the seeds in their diets, and for medicinal purposes, religious rituals and cosmetics. Today, people all over the world enjoy chia seeds. They’re […]
